The Jaffrey Civic Center is pleased to announce the winners of the recent exhibit, The Annual Photography Exhibit, which hung in the 2nd floor Cunningham Gallery, and ran from August 22 through September 27.

As usual, the public was welcomed and admission was free.  Honors were awarded based on votes submitted by visitors to the gallery.  The winning purses are made possible by the Kana Riley Poetic and Artistic Fund.

The Jaffrey Civic Center is located at 40 Main Street, Jaffrey, New Hampshire (next to Library, parking in rear.) Hours at the Center are Tues 10-6, Wed -Fri 1-5, Sat 10-2.  For more information about the exhibits, classes and events either call 603-532-6527 or visit our website, www.jaffreyciviccenter.com.

Visit Guy's website here:  www.guybiechele.com

Doreen LaScola's mixed media piece "In the beginning..." was accepted to the juried art exhibit entitled "Drawing" at The Davis Art Gallery, 44 Portland Street, Worcester, MA .

The show runs through January 9, 2015.

For Gallery and Show Info:  The Davis Art Gallery.

To View More of Doreen's Works Click Here.

Joanne Holtje has a solo exhibit called "A Place in Mind,

paintings by Joanne Holtje" at The Center at Eagle Hill from

October 18, 2014 - January 31, 2015.

Joanne will also have a series of paintings on display at the Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge Street, Worcester, MA 01608  from now through early February, 2015.   They will be hanging in the front windows, so stroll by any time to enjoy them.

Alicia Drakiotes  will be a featured artist at Ramunto's, 176 Main St, Keene, NH from October 29th through December 28th. An opening Meet and Greet will be held November 8th from 3 to 6 p.m., all are invited.

" On the Water," an exhibit of fine art photography by Sandra Whaley of Petersham, MA will be on display at the Petersham Art Center beginning Sunday, November 9, until Thursday, December 4. The grand opening reception will be held on Sunday, November 9, from 3-5PM. Everyone is invited to meet the artist and to celebrate the occasion with fine refreshments and fun.

Sandra Whaley studied graphic art and photography at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. She is also known for creating softly impressionistic waterscapes and landscapes, from rocky Maine coast to the tropical essences of Florida.

The Petersham Art Center is located at 8 North Main Street, just off Rt. 32. The Art Center is open Wed-Sun, 12Noon to 4PM, to view exhibits and for gifts of fine art, craft, antiques and collectibles. Call the Center at 978-724-3415 for more information.

The Jaffrey Civic Center is pleased to host this exceptional exhibit of work by Michele Carter and Dan Worsham called "The Art of Miniatures" in the first floor Display Cases from Friday, October 17 through Thursday, November 13th.

Dan Worsham and his wife, Michele Carter, are creative partners in PepperWood Miniatures, Dan is now creating one-inch scale oil paintings that are copies of famous master works, and Art Nouveau style lamps and windows using classic Tiffany patterns as well as his own designs. He saw an opportunity to take his vast knowledge of oil painting and art glass and applying it to miniatures. With their exhibit at the Jaffrey Civic Center, they hope to introduce visitors to the art of 1/12th scale miniatures. Many hours of research go into making and finding historically correct furniture and accessories for the historic roomboxes that Michele creates. And both Dan and Michele build some of their own furniture for their rooms.  They hope you will agree that these exhibits are not your average dollhouse hobby.

The Jaffrey Civic Center is located at 40 Main Street, Jaffrey, New Hampshire, next to Library, parking in rear. Hours are Tues: 10-6, Wed-Fri 1-5, Sat 10-2. Admission is always free. For more information about us, call 603-532-6527, e-mail them at jaffreycntr@aol.com,  visit their website, www.jaffreyciviccenter.com.

Wednesday, November 12, 2014 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Fitchburg Art Museum, 185 Elm Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420

Please join us for an open discussion about the revitalization of BF Brown and the North of Main neighborhood.

We invite you to share your experiences, ideas, and questions with us and the architect. There will be time to mingle and enjoy some refreshments, ask questions and share ideas, and a meet-and-greet opportunity with the architect.

Please use the Elm Street entrance of the Museum.

We hope you can make it!  Click This Link to REGISTER.

Regards,

Alexandra Moore
Cultural District Community Organizer
Twin Cities Community Development Corporation
978.400.0173 / 774.535.1149

The Jaffrey Civic Center announces the final exhibit for this year!  The entry fee is $25 per person, maximum 2 entries, both 2 and 3 dimensional art welcome in all mediums.  Two dimensional art must be framed and read to hang with a wire.  Artwork does not have to be for sale.  Sales Commission is 30%.  Each artist may also submit 2 non-framed, matted and plastic covered pieces for the floor portfolio.  Wall pieces for the mult-media portion may not exceed 30" including frame in either direction.  Photo submissions cannot exceed 36" in either direction.

Prizes for First and Second Place winners courtesy of The Kana Riley Poetic and Artistic Fund.  Winners are decided by Public attendance voting.  Separate voting and awards by division.  For full details and a registration form, click here. 

The opening of the Show is Friday, Nov. 21st with refreshments and opportunity to meet the artists.  Admission is free. 

If you have any questions, please call (532-6527) or e-mail at jaffreycntr@aol.com. Hours are: Tues: 10-6 / Wed - Fri: 1-5 / and Sat: 10-2.

You can find out more information about the Center at their website: www.jaffreyciviccenter.com.

OPEN SHOW 2014: CALL TO ARTISTS

The Post Road Art Center will be having an open themed art exhibit in December. If you would like to submit artwork to this show, the drop-off dates are November 17-24th during our normal business hours. The judge for this show is Bob Collins, teacher at the Danforth Museum School and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.

The opening reception will be Thursday, December 4th from 5:30-8:00pm. For more information and the registration form please visit the following link.  Post Road Art Center Registration.

Post Road Art Center
1 Boston Post Road E
Marlborough, Ma. 01752
508-485-2580
www.postroadartcenter.com

Calling all artists - Coffeelands Cafe in Clinton has opened up space on one of their walls to showcase local artisans and look forward to hosting your pieces!  Are you a sculptor, painter, or photographer?  Woodworker?  Send them a photo of the piece or pieces that you would like to exhibit!  

While they have not drawn up specific regulations for the type of art that may be displayed in the cafe, they do wish to review each proposed piece before it is displayed and reserve the right to respectfully decline any piece for any reason.

• The artist is responsible for the installation and removal of his or her work.  Artists should be respectful of other artists when displaying their pieces - please take up only as much space as is needed and understand that other artists will be displaying their works near yours.
• Each piece may be displayed for up to eight weeks to allow all artists the opportunity to showcase their work.
• All art displayed in the cafe must be available for sale, on consignment.
• Consignment terms are 70/30, with 70% of the sale price of the piece going to the artist and 30% going to the cafe.  When an item sells, we will notify the artist by e-mail and will have a check sent to him or her in approximately two weeks.
• All pieces must be pre-approved by cafe management prior to its installation.  This should be done by e-mailing an image of the piece with its dimensions.  

About The Coffeelands Cafe

The Cafe is a project of the Polus Center for Social and Economic Development, Inc., a non-profit organization.  Read more about them at their website:  www.poluscenter.org/coffeelands-cafe

Coffeelands Cafe - 50 High Street - Clinton, MA 01510 - 978-733-4277
Store Manager - Michelle Miller - mmiller@poluscenter.org

MCC has announced that the 2015 Artist Fellowships guidelines, dates, and deadlines are now available at this link:  Guidelines.  MCC's Artist Fellowships are competitive, anonymously-judged grants for Massachusetts individual artists, with awards based solely on the artistic quality and creative ability of the original work submitted.

This cycle, applications are accepted in the following categories:

Film & Video, Music Composition, and Photography
Online applications available: December 15, 2014 
Application deadline: January 26, 2015

Read tips on applying.

Visual arts disciplines (this year, that includes Crafts, Photography, and Sculpture/Installation/New Genres) will now be accepted through CallforEntry.org.

Program Guidelines 

Visit the MCC online at:  www.massculturalcouncil.org

The Historical Society of Cheshire County has just released the prospectus & registration form for their exciting new art exhibit "Treasured Places, Protected Spaces" scheduled for May- Sept 2015.

The exhibit will consist of artwork depicting historic, conservation, or other protected properties in a widespread area under the rather loose canopy of "Monadnock Region" (it covers areas as far north as Hillsborough and as far east as Milford and all the way out to the VT and MA borders on west and south).

Click here to read additional information in their brochure. 

For further information contact event chair:  Alicia Drakiotes at adrakiotes@webryders.net  or Alan Rumrill at HSCC, 246 Main St, Keene,NH

For more info on the Historical Society of Cheshire County's Exhibits, click here.

 Heywood Hospital Wound Care Center Gardner, MA  (GALA Sponsored Venue)
Contact Vicki Heidorn at surroundingsgallery@gmail.com or 978-630-2340

The Townsend Meeting Hall Art Gallery  Townsend, MA
Contact Alice Struthers at astruthers1@comcast.net or 978-597-2057

River's Edge Arts Alliance  Hudson, MA

The Arts Alliance has quarterly exhibits at the Hudson Town Hall, so if you are interested in a solo exhibit of your work, contact Lyn Johnson at (978) 562-1646 or ljohnson@upwitharts.org.

 

 

Be part of our ACT Kids Winter Musical...Space is filling up...don't miss the adventure in
Hundred Acre Woods!

Who: For students 2nd grade-6th grade
Rehearsals: Monday & Thursday, 5:30-7:00, Sunday 1:00-3:00
Where: ACT Theater Company, North Andover, MA
Show Dates: January 9th and 10th
Tuition: $300
Audition Dates: November 10th & 12th, 5:30-7:00*
 *All students must be registered in advance. All registrants are cast in the show.

Register today!   www.acttheatercompany.com
Limited Availability.  All registrations are final and non-refundable.

Questions? Contact Cara Kennedy at  cara@acttheatercompany.com.

 

The River's Edge Arts Alliance and River's Edge Community Band announce a Young Artist Band Competition. Young Artist Band Competition for students who play woodwind, brass or percussion instruments.  Auditions by appointment on Dec. 6, 2014.  Winner will perform a solo with the River's Edge Community Band at an evening concert on March 29, 2015.  First Runner up will have the opportunity to perform in the lobby before the concert. 

Students must be in Grade 12 or younger at date of performance, reside in Hudson or one of its surrounding towns or be a student or child of a River's Edge Arts Alliance member. Present a letter of application signed by a parent or guardian; Present a letter of recommendation from a private instructor or school band/orchestra director.  Submit $25 fee with application.  Submit  application by Nov. 29, 2014.  Audition time will be arranged upon receipt of application.
 
Click Here for an application

Visit their website at upwitharts.org for more info. 

River's Edge Arts Alliance
155 Apsley Street
Hudson MA  01749
978-562-1646

 

 

 

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